Cincinnati's Wallace Gilberry struts into the end zone for a touchdown after recovering a fumble by the Philadelphia Eagles in the second half of the Bengals 34-13 win at Lincoln Financial Field.AP Photo | MEL EVANS

The Bengals (8-6) took a half-game lead over the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) for the last playoff spot in the AFC. But their game at Pittsburgh next week is far more important in the standings than this one.

The Bengals would clinch their second straight playoff berth with a win over the Steelers if Pittsburgh loses to Dallas this Sunday. A loss to the Steelers, though, would likely ruin Cincinnati's chances.

The Eagles' season was lost a long time ago. They fell to 4-10, losing double-digit games for the first time since 2005.